Writer: Ken Adams
Class action lawsuits could pose an industry-wide threat
A U.S. district judge in Nevada recently granted a motion for certification in a class-action lawsuit against Wynn Resorts. The suit... more
The “twin paths” of Bally’s
Just when you thought the battle for the top tier was over, another company starts climbing the ladder. Bally’s, originally known as Twin... more
The Super Bowl and March Madness, then a long snooze
The Super Bowl has been played. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in what might be called the Betting Bowl. It was... more
The Cherokee Nation takes another step in a 4,000-year journey
The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma recently finalized the purchase of the casino operations of the Gold Strike, a hotel-casino in Tunica,... more
The genie is out of the bottle
A piece of legislation was introduced in Congress recently. New York Congressman Paul Tonko has proposed the following: “It should be... more
This will not be your grandfather’s Super Bowl
It is playoff time and the Super Bowl is close. Football fans by the millions are watching the games; Neilson estimated that 90% of... more
“I was so excited, I couldn’t sleep”
Portsmouth, Virginia, has a casino; the Rivers is the first freestanding permanent casino in Virginia. Rush Street Gaming operates casinos... more
James Bond polishing the Big Apple
New York has officially solicited proposals for three casinos in the New York City area. The state’s Gaming Facility Location Board voted... more
Four tribes on the Las Vegas Strip and $14 billion in bets in New York
It is the time of year when we wax nostalgic and think of the best of times in the previous year. The media makes lists of the biggest... more
A risky business in Australia, Macau, and everywhere
The government of New South Wales in Australia is proposing a tax increase on slot machines – “pokies,” as they’re called there.... more
